Scott Olsen

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2⁄3 innings. He was tied with two other Marlins starters for the most wins during the season. His .384 OBP-against was also the highest in the majors, as was his .315 batting-average-against and .504 slugging-percentage-against. [1]

2008 season

With the departure of Dontrelle Willis, Olsen admitted to reporters that he coveted the "pitching ace" role. However, Ricky Nolasco put himself in that role with a break-out season. Olsen's 13 intentional walks given up for the season were the most in the majors. [2]

Washington Nationals

On November 11, 2008, he was traded with left fielder Josh Willingham to the Washington Nationals for second baseman Emilio Bonifacio, and minor leaguers right-hander P.J. Dean, and infielder Jake Smolinski. [3]

Shoulder tendinitis forced Olsen to miss about a month and a half, from May 16 to June 29. [4]

Olsen missed the rest of the season following a diagnosis of a left labrum tear following a mid-July start. Surgery to repair the labrum was performed on July 23, 2009. [4]

On December 12, 2009, Olsen, was non-tendered a contract by the Washington Nationals, making him a free agent.

On December 13. 2009 Olsen, re-signed with the Washington Nationals for 1 year at $1 million. [5]

In 2010 Olsen started in the minors, but after one Triple–A start, he was called up. In early May he took a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves. [6] The game took place amidst a five-game streak where Olsen went 2–0 with a 1.11 ERA. [7] On May 21, he experienced stiffness in his left shoulder that forced him to the disabled list. [8]

On November 6, 2010, Olsen was outrighted by the Nationals, and elected free agency.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 6, 2010, Olsen tentatively agreed to a one-year, incentive-laden agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates. [9] He was released on May 14, 2011. [10]

Chicago White Sox

On January 25, 2012, Olsen signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. The deal included a major league option for 2013. He was released on July 7.

Texas Rangers

On November 12, 2012, Olsen signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization. [11]

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  1. ↑ "2007 Major League Baseball Standard Pitching". Baseball-Reference.com . Archived from the original on May 29, 2009. Retrieved August 18, 2009.
  2. ↑ "2008 Major League Baseball Batting Against". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 9, 2011. Retrieved August 18, 2009.
  3. ↑ Jim Molony (November 11, 2008). "Nats get Olsen, Willingham from Marlins". MLB.com . Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved November 11, 2008.
  4. 1 2 Andrew Johnson (July 21, 2009). "Nationals' Scott Olsen Is Done in '09". MLB Fan House. Archived from the original on May 10, 2010.
  5. ↑ Jerry Crasnick (December 14, 2009). "Olsen's deal incentive-heavy". ESPN.com . Archived from the original on December 18, 2009.
  6. ↑ Kilgore, Adam (May 7, 2010). "Scott Olsen misses no-hitter, but Washington Nationals still beat Atlanta Braves, 3-2". The Washington Post . Retrieved July 5, 2010.
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Scott Olsen
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Olsen with the Washington Nationals
Pitcher
Born: (1984-01-12) January 12, 1984 (age 40)
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
June 25, 2005, for the Florida Marlins
Last MLB appearance
September 17, 2010, for the Washington Nationals